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A bidding war for Avramar to the benefit of the banks

4 February 2026 Editors

The bidding for Avramar by the Canadian group Cooke and the Emirati fund Aqua Bridge is escalating into an open auction “war” to the benefit

1 billion in real estate investments from banks

4 February 2026 Phil Karametos

Banks are preparing dynamic moves in the real estate sector, as investment initiatives (e.g., offices, logistics, stores) are being launched

Synthetic securitization from Piraeus

4 February 2026 Editors

Piraeus Bank is proceeding with the synthetic securitization of performing loans in order to mitigate the capital impact from the increase

Resolute Cepal Greece enters new areas of activity

3 February 2026 Phil Karametos

Resolute Cepal Greece, the company created as part of a joint venture between Cepal Hellas and Resolute Asset Management

Private debt: Six government actions

3 February 2026 Phil Karametos

The government is attempting to reduce private debt, which threatens the Greek financial system and, by extension, the Greek economy, through six critical interventions.

Smaller banks monitored by the Bank of Greece – The prudential backstop and Bank of Chania

30 January 2026 Editors

“Although the Greek sector of less significant credit institutions (LSCIs) is small (with an estimated market share of around 4-5%)

Intrum delivers strong fourth quarter

29 January 2026 Phil Karametos

ntrum AB (publ), Europe’s leader in credit management services, reports a strong fourth quarter underlying performance

doValue Greece and the “By Women’s Side” Association expand their collaboration with the creation of a new pampering room at Attiko Hospital

28 January 2026 Editors

doValue Greece and the “By Women’s Side” Association have signed a memorandum of cooperation to expand their partnership, which involves

Intrum: From myths to reality – how technology and collaboration are changing the debt management landscape

27 January 2026 Phil Karametos

Intrum is attempting to dispel a number of misconceptions circulating in the public debate about debt management and the role of servicers

Why isn’t private debt decreasing?

27 January 2026 Phil Karametos

The total amount of non-performing loans managed by servicers remains stable at around €80 billion—of which €45 billion are securitizations—drawing harsh criticism.